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How Women Are Helping Their Neighbors Heal From Depression

Elizabeth Hewitt

May 16, 2024 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: Zambia

StrongMinds provides group therapy run by trained community members to help locals treat and manage their depression, as access to therapists in more rural areas is scarce. Since the organization launched in 2013, half a million people have gone through the treatment program and three-quarters of the participants have been screened as being free of depression symptoms two weeks after completing the program.

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By the students for the students: Campus organizations offer range of mental health initiatives

Kate Julianne L. Larroder

May 14, 2024 |

The Columbia Chronicle |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Columbia University’s Student Government Association is taking student mental health into its own hands by organizing programming for students, by students, such as therapy dogs and culturally relevant support groups to promote mental health and wellness for students.

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How Digital Technology is Improving Access to Health Services for Kenyan Youths

Gift Briton

May 14, 2024 |

Science Africa |

Multi-Media |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya, Nairobi

Tiko Africa provides young people with free access to sexual and reproductive health education and services on a digital platform, including HIV testing and treatment, access to contraceptives and mental health support and counseling. Tiko operates in 15 counties and has benefited more than 290,000 young people since its launch.

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Free mental health apps provide 24/7 help for teens and young children across California

Phillip Palmer

May 10, 2024 |

KABC-TV |

Multi-Media |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

Two apps, Soluna and BrightLife Kids, provide 24/7, free access to mental health care to young people. The apps include videos, podcasts, self-guided support through interactive content, community forums, chat-based, one-on-one coaching and connections to behavioral health coaches.

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Two Health Care Workers Have Saved Countless Lives in Appalachia. Their New Business Goes the Extra Mile.

Anna Sale

May 07, 2024 |

Slate |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Virginia

The Health Wagon provides healthcare to remote, rural communities where accessibility and stigma have historically prevented residents from accessing care. The Wagon operates through multiple stationary clinics and about a dozen mobile sites across six counties. The Health Wagon takes a more individualized approach to healthcare, connecting with patients on a personal level, helping dismantle decades of barriers that prevent rural locals from accessing and understanding the care they need.

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How Mexico's Abortion Activists Care for Each Other—and Themselves

Chantal Flores

May 06, 2024 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Response Location: Mexico, Monterrey

Necesito Abortar is a group of 20 “acompañantes” (companions) who provide support and education throughout the abortion process. The group provides counseling, in-person and virtual accompaniment and follow-up care for people seeking at-home abortions. The group also works to take care of its volunteers by hosting annual meetings for volunteers to connect, and encouraging them to make time for self care.

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A crisis call line run by Native youth, for Native youth

Lillian Mongeau Hughes

April 29, 2024 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, Washington

Crisis call lines by Native youth, for Native youth are emerging to ensure youth in need can receive culturally relevant mental health care. One such call line is Native and Strong, which has Indigenous counselors and trained youth volunteers to answer calls and texts through the crisis line. Since launching in 2022, Native and Strong has 30 people on staff who have answered the phone more than 5,000 times.

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A lifeline for orphaned children in Taraba

Yahuza Bawage

April 26, 2024 |

Prime Progress |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Jalingo, Taraba State

The United Methodist Church in Nigeria Orphanage provides children who have lost their parents with a place to live, education, and healthcare.

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Donaciones solidarias en Cuba

Yadira Albet

April 25, 2024 |

La Joven Cuba |

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Response Location: Cuba

Para reducir las dificultades de acceso a medicamentos e insumos médicos en Cuba, muchas personas usan y apoyan redes o grupos de intercambio y donación. Por un lado, se evidencia la capacidad de organización, la solidaridad y la búsqueda de alternativas de los cubanos dentro y fuera de Cuba. Por otro, es un esfuerzo oneroso con impacto limitado en un escenario que empeora por días.

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Saving Mothers and Giving Life through Quality Accreditation of Private Health Facilities

Adanna Opara

April 16, 2024 |

Nigeria Health Watch |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

The Saving Mothers, Giving Life project aims to improve access to and the quality of maternal and infant healthcare to reduce maternal and newborn deaths. The project established a Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response team and launched an interactive digital chat solution on WhatsApp to get important health information to pregnant women. Through these efforts, maternal and perinatal deaths in 25 private health facilities decreased by 60% and 16%, respectively.

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